VW DIY & New Stuff

I am going to try to get as much DIY stuff on VW as I can throw it in here and then try to organize it. If, you have any that is going to be staying around that is what I believe VW folks would want. Nothing worse then finding a DIY link and then have it "GONE". Thanks.

Replacing the Brake Light Switch If your Brake Lights stay on, do not come on, your cruise control has stopped working or any combination of the above, your brake light switch is faulty. They are currently on recall, check with your dealer first.Adjusting headlight aim/height Adjusting the height of your headlight sot compensate for a drop, etc. Process is the same for Jettas and Golfs/GTIs, the parts just have different shapes (lights, bumper, grille, etc.).Removing the haze from headlight covers Wetsand and polish your headlights to get clear them up.

How to route wires through the firewall/cowl Need to run power wires for an amp? Maybe trip wires for foglights? This shows you a good path for getting through the firewall.Interior Hardwiring How to hardwire anything inside the car. Gauges, Radar Detectors, Neon Lights, Boost Pressure, Ipod 12V Dimmer. Also includes wire routing through the firewall.Where to find the tach singal Finding the tach signal wire for turbo timer, tachometer, and other electronic devices that need it.

VR6

12v (174hp) and 24v (200hp) VR6'sMany components on these engines are the same, so many of the how-tos apply to both even though they are written from the perspective of one. If you are not sure, just ask.12v VR6 forum Forum for all issues pertaining to the 12v (174hp) VR6.24v VR6 forum Forum for all issues pertaining to the 24v (200hp) VR6.12v VR6 FAQ Frequently asked questions, modifications, how-tos, pertaining to the 12v VR6.24v VR6 FAQ Frequently asked questions, modifications, how-tos, pertaining to the 24v VR6.Which VR6 do I have/How to tell them apart Don't know which version of VR6 you have? Go here.What does VR6 stand for? The name, VR-6 come from a combination of Vee and the German word Reihenmotor. The combination of the two can be roughly translated as "in-line Vee."

Replacing the Brake Light Switch If your Brake Lights stay on, do not come on, your cruise control has stopped working or any combination of the above, your brake light switch is faulty. They are currently on recall, check with your dealer first.Adjusting headlight aim/height Adjusting the height of your headlight sot compensate for a drop, etc. Process is the same for Jettas and Golfs/GTIs, the parts just have different shapes (lights, bumper, grille, etc.).Removing the haze from headlight covers Wetsand and polish your headlights to get clear them up.

How to route wires through the firewall/cowl Need to run power wires for an amp? Maybe trip wires for foglights? This shows you a good path for getting through the firewall.Interior Hardwiring How to hardwire anything inside the car. Gauges, Radar Detectors, Neon Lights, Boost Pressure, Ipod 12V Dimmer. Also includes wire routing through the firewall.Where to find the tach singal Finding the tach signal wire for turbo timer, tachometer, and other electronic devices that need it.

12v (174hp) and 24v (200hp) VR6'sMany components on these engines are the same, so many of the how-tos apply to both even though they are written from the perspective of one. If you are not sure, just ask.12v VR6 forum Forum for all issues pertaining to the 12v (174hp) VR6.24v VR6 forum Forum for all issues pertaining to the 24v (200hp) VR6.12v VR6 FAQ Frequently asked questions, modifications, how-tos, pertaining to the 12v VR6.24v VR6 FAQ Frequently asked questions, modifications, how-tos, pertaining to the 24v VR6.Which VR6 do I have/How to tell them apart Don't know which version of VR6 you have? Go here.What does VR6 stand for? The name, VR-6 come from a combination of Vee and the German word Reihenmotor. The combination of the two can be roughly translated as "in-line Vee."